Dwyane Wade explains why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring feat deserves more respect: "I'm like, how did he score so many buckets?"

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the most revered players in NBA history and rightly so. Standing over seven feet tall, the Los ...

Top 25 NBA players of the 21st century: Where do LeBron, Kobe and Steph rank?

Which NBA players have been the best of the best since the 2000-01 season? The Athletic NBA staff makes their picks.
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Commentary: Matthew Stafford's performances put him in pantheon of L.A. greats

Matthew Stafford and the Rams pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat the rival San Francisco 49ers 42-26 for their fourth consecutive victory.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander projected to achieve legendary milestone

The NBA is already making its season projections, and they're predicting OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to finish ...

Chargers topple Steelers to keep pace in AFC West; Two Guardians indicted for allegedly rigging pitches

The Chargers keep pace with the Broncos as Chiefs path to playoffs becomes more perilous. There's still a lot of football to be played, but a Los Angeles victory over Pittsburgh Sunday night created a ...